Fate Spooktober

Carolee watched the pen of holly scratch out a contract in flowing cursive. Her name too flew off into the glade. Every 'i' dotted, and 't' crossed. She felt her life slink further into the glade with each swivel and word. Redemption! Foulest of words. Cruel fate wrapped in friendly paper.

— Whiskey and Sinners Blood

But how did such a thing take place? What changed Liam and Carolee's fate?